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Depression and antidepressants are associated with an increased risk of venous thromboembolism 24 July 2018 In the first review of its kind, new research has found that depression and the use of antidepressants are each associated with an increased risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE). The study led by academics from the Musculoskeletal Research Unit at the University of Bristol has also shown that each of the various classes of antidepressant medications are associated with an increased risk of VTE.

Study reveals effects on body mass index of gene linked to heavy smoking 4 December 2014 A genetic variant which causes smokers to smoke more heavily has been shown to be associated with increased body mass index (BMI) 鈥� but only in those who have never smoked, according to new research led by the University of Bristol, UK and published today in PLOS Genetics.

Scientists identify the most extreme heatwaves ever recorded globally 4 May 2022 A new study has revealed the most intense heatwaves ever across the world 鈥� and remarkably some of these went almost unnoticed decades ago.

Millimetre-scale silicon chip generates quantum-random-numbers for information security 24 July 2018 A team of international researchers, led by quantum technology experts from the University of Bristol, have shown that a chip-based device can be used to generate quantum-based random numbers at gigabit per second speeds.

Shedding new light on the diet of extinct animals 22 December 2014 A study of tooth enamel in mammals living today in the equatorial forest of Gabon could ultimately shed light on the diet of long extinct animals, according to new research from the University of Bristol.

Older adults who get physical can lower their heart disease risk 8 August 2018 Adults in their early 60s, who spend less time sitting and more time engaged in light to vigorous physical activity, benefit with healthier levels of heart and vessel disease markers, according to new research published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, and the Open Access Journal of the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association.

Evidence that increased BMI causes lower mental wellbeing 26 September 2018 There is an increasing need to prevent obesity because of the consequences for mental as well as physical health, new research by academics at the University of Bristol has found.

Future hub for nano-engineered materials and devices 22 December 2014 The Universities of Bath, Bristol, Sheffield and Strathclyde and their industrial partners have been given funding to develop the UK into a future hub for the manufacture of advanced semiconductor materials.

Vitamin D link to short-sightedness ruled out 19 December 2014 New findings from the Children of the 90s study at the University of Bristol suggest that children with low levels of vitamin D in their blood are not at increased risk of developing myopia (short-sightedness).

SPHERE health monitoring project launches 23 December 2013 An innovative new health project which could help save lives by detecting and preventing medical conditions in the home was officially launched last week at the University of Bristol.